After the film, they were each given a small, discreet package from Kotex. The cardboard felt stiff and secret. Maya shoved it deep into her backpack, next to her Trapper Keeper.
Leo watched, mesmerized and mortified, as crude anatomical diagrams of the male reproductive system faded into live-action shots of boys in white briefs, looking thoughtfully into a mirror. They talked about "voice changes" and "new hair growth" and "unexplained feelings." Then came the word that made Marcus snort milk out his nose: Nocturnal Emissions . Puberty Sexual Education For Boys And Girls 1991l
Maya’s mom, on the other hand, had left a book on her pillow. It was called What's Happening to My Body? and had a drawing of a girl with flowers in her hair. A bookmark was placed on the chapter about "Your First Period." Under the bookmark, her mom had written in neat cursive: I was scared too. But you are not alone. We can talk. Whenever you're ready. After the film, they were each given a